Arthropods have jointed legs and an exoskeleton that are
molted as they grow.
- Insects have 3 body segments:
Head contains the brain, mouth, eyes, antennae.
Thorax is where 6 legs and possibly wings are attached.
Abdomen holds digestive and reproductive organs.
- Arachnids such as mites and pseudoscorpions have 2 body segments:
Cephalothorax is the fusion of head and thorax; 8 legs are attached here.
Abdomen is similar to that of an insect.
- Decapods such as crayfish
have 20 segments grouped into 2 parts:
Cephalothorax is the fusion of head and thorax; 10 legs are attached here.
Abdomen contains appendages called swimmerets used for swimming and brooding eggs.
Note the pseudoscorpion's pincer-like pedipalps should emerge from its
mouth,
and 8 legs should be attached to the cephalothorax.